MSc Environmental Consultancy (Nuclear Science) at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

An MSc in environmental consultancy with an eight-week sector placement and a module developed with Babcock International and the UK Ministry of Defence that introduces the nuclear industry.

Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time route available) | Study mode: full-time, part-time route available | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught blocks of 12 and 7 weeks, an 8-week placement and an 18-week dissertation. Modules include Environmental Assessment, Environmental Knowledge: From Field to Stakeholder, Going Nuclear: Nuclear Applications for Science and Engineering, Climate Change: Science and Policy and Professional Practice in the Environmental Sector.

Career pathways

Placements and careers in environmental consultancy and related sectors, with specialist insight into the nuclear industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a graduate with a 2:2 degree or higher in an environmental, geographical, chemistry, marine, geology or biological subject; equivalent qualifications and/or relevant environmental management experience are also acceptable, and applicants from related disciplines who have worked in the environmental sector may be accepted. Applicants without recent formal qualifications may still be accepted. International applicants need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element. Applicants provide transcripts or certificates, a personal statement of about 250-400 words, a CV and proof of sponsorship if applicable.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Duration: 1 year

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